For thousands of years, in cultures around the world, children have grown into adulthood through coming of age ceremonies, challenges, and celebrations. How do we understand this passage in our own time and place? What's been lost? What can we envision from here?

Rev. Karen Van Fossan, whom we recently ordained in an inspiring celebration, has been serving as our minister for 2 1/2 years. She is a licensed counselor, social justice activist, and proud foster mom and honorary grandma.